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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.07, 1,160.98 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.07, 1,160.98 and 226.14 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.07 : 1,160.98 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.07/1,160.98 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.07x = 1,160.98 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.07x = 262,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,544.02/774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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